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F971 HTA

1988 Honda Ballade

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,833 mi
Last recorded86,833 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Honda Ballade63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF971 HTA
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2007 86,833 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 86,804 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 84,256 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Ballade?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 700 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
1,945
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 705
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 473
constant velocity joint gaiter split 235
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173
Stop lamp not working 145
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F971 HTA is a 1988 Honda Ballade in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda Ballade models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 63,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Ballade fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F971 HTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Ballade typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Honda Ballade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F971 HTA registered?

F971 HTA is a 1988 Honda Ballade, first registered on 14 November 1988.

Is F971 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F971 HTA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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